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Chapter-5

I will not Regret

"So basically what you are saying is that both Hiei and Kurama are demons?" I raised my brow as I looked at my newly made friends. I looked around, keeping a close lookout for Hiei, as Puu flew above the canopies of a nearby miniature forest. The moisture I felt upon my cheeks and the breeze that made my hair flow behind was really getting me hyped up. Man…this is life! But the whole demon and spirit wasn't getting completely registered in my mind. They were too many loopholes in their story.

"Yusuke too," Botan replied while stroking Puu's soft feathers. I stared at the 'supposed to be inner self' of Yusuke and grinned. Puu really was an amazing creature and it got along quite well with strangers…like me. We have been flying for about fifteen minutes and Botan had already filled me up with the necessary details that I had to know before going to the Demon world. She told me about their great King Enki, Hiei's Boss Mukuro along with Yusuke Dad Raizen and his friends. The tales were kind of unbelievable but anybody who had seen Hiei thrashing a full-fledged demon would obviously have to believe in it if they weren't total fools. And I wasn't one.

I let out a sigh as I thought about my Dad. I really hope he wouldn't do anything aggressive. If there were some way to let him know that I was alright…..but as Genkai said there is no way he would believe it. I really needed to have more faith in him and the others. Otherwise, how will I make it past? The people around here were really friendly. I knew I could count on them to keep me safe but I still couldn't get rid of the queasy feeling I was feeling ever since I left Genkai's place. I closed my eyes as a thought crossed my mind. Maybe I wasn't worried about my safety. Maybe I was….

"What is wrong Sayuri?" Botan asked worriedly. I shook my head and smiled as a familiar pain arouse in my chest. I clutched my kimono and breathed deeply. Not now….just a few more minutes...please.

"Where is Hiei?" I asked desperately as my eyes darted from one point to another. I really had to find him soon and make him understand that he wasn't the one to blame, but at this rate I don't think I would last much longer. My eyes felt heavy and the familiar numbness was crawling into my body when I asked Botan to make Puu fly a bit lower. I really hope she didn't notice that the medicine's effect was wearing off already.

She nodded and reduced the height to a noticeably large extent. My eyes slightly fluttered a bit when, all of a sudden, my chest normal again. Was I just imagining it? Yeah, that had to be….

"Don't worry. We will find him soon…I hope so." The uncertainity in Botan's voice didn't ease my nerves at all. Where was the guy when you really needed him?! My anger and distress was really building up when Yukina let out a shrill cry.

"Look, isn't that Mr Hiei?" She pointed to a small frame sitting on a tree. I narrowed my eyes to get a better view.

"Yeah, that's Hiei alright!" She replied as she landed Puu next to a nearby lake. What was he doing up there anyways? The hairs on the back of my neck stood up when Puu came to a sudden halt. I shook myself and got down slowly. Now to get Hiei back….

I walked a few steps towards where I thought he would be before turning towards the others. I cocked my eyebrow as I asked them doubtfully.

"Aren't you guys coming?" I waited patiently for a believable answer. Botan laughed feebly.

"Well, you see Sayuri, Hiei and I aren't….that….umm…close. So I don't think he will that grateful to see me," She gazed at Yukina who nodded. So they were planning on ditching me at the last moment?

"Is he dangerous?" I asked suspiciously. I really needed to check up on my faith status. Why should I be afraid of someone who helped me? "No, never mind. I will go alone. See you guys," I smiled at them as I went ahead.

"Ano….we really shouldn't have let her go alone," Botan frowned as she looked at her watch. Ten more minutes…that's all she had…

I stared at the figure, who napped on like he hadn't a care in the world, upon the tree as I knocked softly on its trunk. Almost like knocking on a door to get somebody to open it…

"Hiei?" I called out to him hoping he would wake up from his beauty sleep. He opened one eye and gazed down at me before turning away like nonchalantly. I felt my patience grew thinner and thinner as I glared daggers at the guy on top that tree.

"Hiei! Come down already," I shouted while he continued taking absolutely no notice of me.

"Why you…" I hissed as my eyes landed on the ground. Well, if he wasn't planning on coming down what choice did I have but to make him come down?

"C'mon be a little bit more grateful! I saved your life you know?" My mind yelled with joy when I saw him crack an eye open. Bingo! Now, was he going to come down?

"Don't mess with me onna!" He jumped down aggressively and stood in front of me, demanding answers. "What do you want?" I took a few steps towards him and felt that familiar pain at the pit of my stomach again, only stronger and very much real. My hands shot up quickly to support my sides, but I stopped them in time. Not now, not in front of Hiei. I don't want him to feel responsible for my pain.

I twisted my face into realistic smile as I approached him by almost dragging my legs through the thicket.

"Look Hiei," I began but bit my lip harder to avoid myself from screaming out loud, "I want you to know that no one is blaming you for what happened to me. You don't have to be bothered by it. You are not responsible. So come back." His eyes widened slightly as his face contorted in outrage. I took a few steps back, frightened to see his bandana glowing. What the…

I watched in agony as he grabbed me forcefully by my arm. He pinned me to the tree and hissed at my face. I almost yelled as my body flared up in pain when it slammed on the hard bark.

"I don't care about anyone, let alone a pathetic woman I met two hours ago. Haven't you put your life at stake already? Why are you so keen on following me around even after all this? When will you start regretting your stupidity?!" I quickly turned my face away to hide the tears that formed at the corner of my eyes. Why did his words have to hurt so much? I have never done anything to hurt him knowingly. Yet, why was he so furious at me? Wasn't I already going through so much? Were all these necessary? Maybe he was right. I shouldn't have interfered. I should have left him alone…alone to….

I shook my head rapidly. No, I wasn't going to regret anything. That was not a word I was willing to familiarize myself with.

"I wasn't being stupid," I swallowed my tears and pain and stared him straight at his face. I promised Kurama I would bring him back and I am going to bring him back, no matter how difficult he is going to be, no matter how many odds are against me. And I was not going to let him see my pain. "Helping you wasn't stupidity," I tried to convey my feelings, "And no matter what I promise I will not regret it. Even if it is going to cost me my life."

I stared at him as his eyes widened in surprise. But soon enough, anger beyond my comprehension filled them with pure cruelty. I stared helplessly as his grip on me tightened. 'Am I really going to die now?' I thought as my mind swirled and my vision blurred with yellow spots. I couldn't hold on much longer. But even if my fate was against me, I was not going to regret helping him. I wasn't going to blame him. Maybe my life has reached its end, but I have always had good moments that I could reflect upon, which could become my strength when I needed it. I smiled at him hopefully.

"Just who do you think you are, woman?" He sneered at me. Well, wasn't that a simple question?

"I am merely a human Hiei. Merely a Human. I am surprised you didn't knew," I spoke as I felt him release me from his grasp. Was he angry? I couldn't tell. My senses were failing me, it almost felt as if they were being sucked away by an invisible source. I strained my eyes to see but my vision was purely darkened by blurry grey clouds. Where was Hiei? Did he leave me alone in here? I opened my mouth to call his name and felt terrified when nothing came out. 'Don't panic, don't,' I tried to calm myself down but it wasn't really working. Were these the side effects of the medicine? Or am I really going blind?

"Sayuri!"

My knees went weak and I slowly knelt down when I heard someone calling my name. Such a familiar voice...I could say the person was worried. I know him..

"Kurama," I murmured before passing out.

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